U.S. spacesuits
by Thomas, Kenneth S., McMann, Harold J.
fromSpringer-Praxis books in space exploration
U.S. spacesuits
by Thomas, Kenneth S., McMann, Harold J.
fromSpringer-Praxis books in space exploration
Surveillance is a key notion for understanding power and control in the modern world, but it has been curiously neglected by historians of science and technology. Using the overarching concept of the ""surveillance imperative, "" this collection of essays offers a new window on …
Presenting the full story of the CORONA spy satellites' origins, Eye in the Sky explores the Cold War technology and far-reaching effects of the satellites on foreign policy and national security. Arguing that satellite reconnaissance was key to shaping the course of the Cold Wa…
A history of the top secret CORONA spy satellite missions (not officially revealed until 1992), believed by many experts to be the most important modern development in intelligence gathering. Day (a research associate at the Space Policy institute at George Washington Univ.), Lo…
Due to the secrecy and sensitivity of the operations, it is hard to find published papers and journals on this topic outside of military and governmental agencies. This book aims to fill the gap. Topics include: theories and applications of determining the position of an object …
"Presents the theories and applications of determining the position of an object in space through the use of satellites."